The Kilroys #34

Katie Kilroy has a foolproof method for choosing her dance dates—she insists on standing next to each boy in high heels before giving her answer, which leaves her suitors thoroughly puzzled. When her new Grecian sandal heels finally arrive, Katie's excitement knows no bounds, but her father's disapproval sets off a chain of mishaps that threatens to keep her from the big teensters' dance altogether. It's a lighthearted romp through the perils of growing up and the lengths a girl will go to for the perfect pair of shoes.

When Jackson learns that Portia, the girl who's been chasing him relentlessly, has suddenly taken up with a new boy named Jerry Jordan, he sees his chance at freedom—until he realizes what he's actually losing. Determined to win her back, Jackson attempts to prove his devotion, but his clumsy efforts backfire spectacularly, and the truth about Jerry's real intentions threatens to turn the whole situation on its head. It's a hilarious lesson in being careful what you wish for, packed with the rapid-fire wisecracks and slapstick energy that makes this teen humor a genuine kick.